Crimson Topaz, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Crimson Topaz," a lithograph from the "Birds of the Tropics" series, depicts a hummingbird perched on a branch with its long, slender beak pointed upwards. The vibrant colors of the bird's plumage, especially the striking crimson chest, are rendered with impressive detail. This lithograph was produced in 1889 by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its trade cards, and was part of a larger series of bird illustrations intended to promote Allen & Ginter cigarettes. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Crimson Topaz" exemplifies the use of chromolithography in the late 19th century.